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Miscellaneous Deeds Collection, 1591-1898 (inclusive)

Extent:

3 boxes and 2.83 linear feet

Abstract:

This is an open collection of deeds and indentures from England, Ireland, North Africa, and the United States, excluding New Jersey.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Rosario Ferré Papers, 1970-2005 (inclusive) 1972-1980 (bulk)

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4 boxes and 1.4 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of papers of Rosario Ferré, a Puerto Rican novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet who edited Zona de carga y descarga, a prominent Puerto Rican literary magazine, between 1972 and 1975.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Selected Papers of William Meredith, 1937-1967 (inclusive)

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5 boxes and 2.5 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists, for the most part, of letters to American poet William Meredith (Princeton Class of 1940) from American authors, most of whom have been associated with Princeton.

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David Gelston Family Correspondence, 1761-1864 (inclusive)

Extent:

4 boxes and 2.0 linear feet

Abstract:

Primarily includes correspondence kept by New York merchant and politician, David Gelston, during his time as Collector of Customs for the Port of New York along with some correspondence of Floyd and Delafield family members.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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J. M. Langford Correspondence, 1848-1881 (inclusive)

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1 box and 0.2 linear feet

Abstract:

The J. M. Langford Correspondence consists of letters received by J. M. (Joseph Munt) Langford from an assortment of English authors and noblemen, as well as the indenture for Langford's apprenticeship as a stationer. Langford was born in 1809, the son of John Langford, a farmer in Wallingford, County of Berks, England. In 1825, Langford began a seven-year stationer's apprentice to James Nesbit, for which his brother paid £250. Later, Langford became the trusted assistant to John Blackwood, the head of William Blackwood and Sons publishing and the editor of Blackwood's Magazine. He died in 1884.

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Theodore Holmes Papers, 1949-1976 (inclusive) 1951-1971 (bulk)

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24 boxes

Abstract:

Consists primarily of published and unpublished poetry manuscripts, as well as correspondence with various publishers, of American poet Theodore Holmes (Princeton Class of 1951).

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Frances Pery Calvert Diaries, 1804-1847 (inclusive)

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2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet

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Consists of forty-three diaries by Frances Pery Calvert, a well-connected British lady of the Regency period who was married to a member of Parliament.

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Main Line: A Philadelphia Novel Collection, 1949 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.4 linear feet

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Consists of the original manuscripts (both holograph and typed) of Main Line: A Philadelphia Novel by American author, Livingston Biddle (Princeton Class of 1940).

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Garland Publishing, Inc., Records, 1969-1991 (inclusive)

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38 boxes

Abstract:

This collection consists of correspondence of various Garland Publishing, Inc. staff members with authors, editors, and others, concerning permissions, copyrights, and production and editorial matters relating to their publication of facsimile and reprint editions of works by established writers. Also present are company catalogs and brochures arranged in two series, chronologically (1987-1996) and by subject.

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Maurice Kelley Collection, 1935-1971 (inclusive)

Extent:

4 boxes and 2.7 linear feet

Abstract:

Contains correspondence, photographs, memorabilia, and printed matter of American educator and librarian, Maurice Kelley (Princeton Class of 1934).

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]